Garden City
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Local offices in Garden City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Garden City
1710 Palace Drive, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about applying for food, cash, child care, energy, and other family assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · City office
Garden City Housing Authority
606 Pershing Avenue, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gardencitykshousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Garden City Service & Finance
301 N 8th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- City utility accounts and billsGet help starting or stopping city utility service, transferring an account, or paying your bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garden-city.org
Jobs and training · State office
KANSASWORKS Garden City
107 E Spruce Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, or connecting with employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
State office
Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles, Garden City
2506 N Johns Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office for driver license and state identification card services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Library · County office
Finney County Public Library
605 E Walnut Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items or use library programs and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Garden City Parks & Recreation
106 S 11th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs and get help with park facilities and reservations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gardencityks.myrec.com
City of Garden City, Kansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Garden City
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Coalition for Families, Inc. (CACF)
318 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Finney County
Garden City is in Finney County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Finney County Health Department
919 Zerr Road, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Public health clinicGet immunizations, tests, family planning, and other clinic services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov
Human services · County office
Finney County Community Services Center
607 W Santa Fe, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Community corrections and youth servicesContact the county center about community corrections and youth services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Finney County District Court
425 N 8th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- District court clerk servicesAsk the court clerk about filings, court records, and routing for district court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ks25jd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
236 San Jose Drive, Dodge City, KS 67801
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall to learn about aging services and supports available to residents of Barber County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Finney County Emergency Management
304 N 9th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and public informationGet information about emergency plans, alerts, shelters, and local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988